#666A5A Hex Code
Color Name: Axolotl
What is hex #666A5A Color?
The color name of hex code #666A5A is Axolotl. The RGB values are (102, 106, 90) which means it is composed of
34% red, 36% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:0 Y:15 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #666A5A has a hue of 75°, 15% saturation and a brightness value of 42%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #666A5A Color Codes
| Color Name | Axolotl |
| RGB Values | (102, 106, 90) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 0%, 15%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (75°, 15%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #9995A5 [Manatee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 417 C |
| Closest RAL | 7039 [Quartz grey] |
| Complementary Color | #5E5A6A [Black Coral] |
| #666A5A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #636363 |
| Desaturated | #626262 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #676767 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A5A5A5 |
Hex #666A5A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #666A5A is #5E5A6A which is called Black Coral. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #666A5A color is offered by #5E5A6A. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #666A5A are #5E6A5A and #6A665A, called Axolotl and Granite Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #666A5A with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #666A5A are #5A5E6A (Black Coral) and #665A6A (Granite Gray). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#666A5A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5A666A (Black Coral) and #6A5A66 (Granite Gray) along with #666A5A, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #666A5A has #5A666A (Black Coral), #5E5A6A (Black Coral) and #6A5E5A (Wenge). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #666A5A contains #5A6A66 (Stormcloud), #5E5A6A (Black Coral) and #6A5A5E (Wenge). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #666A5A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #666A5A rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 666A5A Color
Tints
85887B- 94978C
- A3A69C
- B3B5AD
- C2C3BD
- D1D2CE
- E0E1DE
- F0F0EF
Tones
- 6B6E62
- 6E7165
- 707369
- 73756D
- 767771
- 787975
- 7B7C78
- 7D7E7C
Shades
- 525548
- 474A3F
- 3D4036
- 33352D
- 292A24
- 1F201B
- 141512
- 0A0B09
#666A5A Color Patterns
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#666A5A Gingham Checks
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#666A5A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#666A5A Polka Dots Pattern
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#666A5A Honeycomb Pattern
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#666A5A Leaves Pattern
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#666A5A Houndstooth Pattern
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#666A5A Trellis Pattern
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#666A5A Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
